Serving 159 students in grades 10-12, Summit High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit High (Continuation School)'s student population of 159 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High (Continuation School) is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Summit High (Continuation School) is ranked #3357 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Summit High (Continuation School) is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit High (Continuation School)?
159 students attend Summit High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Summit High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High (Continuation School)?
Summit High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit High (Continuation School) offer ?
Summit High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Summit High (Continuation School) part of?
Summit High (Continuation School) is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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